A driven and conscientious girl at China’s premier dance school gets the lead position in a prestigious performance but struggles to accept it after she learns that her mother has bribed the teacher to buy her the part.

Credits

• Jiawei Cheng Director
• Jiawei Cheng Writer
• Dhruv Kanungo Writer
• Danwen Lei Producer
• Fernando Barajas Producer
• Michelle Chung Key Cast “Yiyi ”
• Leann Lei Key Cast “Mom”

Specifications

• Film Type: Short, Student, Television
• Genres: Drama, woman, dance
• Runtime: 14 minutes 59 seconds
• Completion Date: October 4, 2019
• Production Budget: 68,000 USD
• Country of Origin: United States
• Country of Filming: United States
• Film Language: Chinese
• Shooting Format: Digital
• Aspect Ratio: 3:2
• Film Color: Color
• Student Project: Yes

Screenings / Awards

• AFI FEST LA
  United States
  November 16, 2019
  World Premiere
  Thesis Selection

Distribution Information

• American Film Institute
  Country: United States
  Rights: All Rights